about mufflers g16

[sjfishon]

first, was wondering, my 97 g16 as the original muffler it has never been off, there are no leeks but will they plug, and should i check it? also, would just a lawn mower muffler be to loud, seems simple just to weld one on?? and what would that sound like?? i would like a little richer sound. and lastly, am i better off just leaving the 2 pipe head bolts alone, for fear of breaking one?

[cgtech]

These mufflers are not known to plug (i have never changed one for plugging). The nivel replacement with the lip around the top is a little more free-flowing, and sounds cooler. The air duct system around the muffler is important to keep the heat build-up under the seat reasonable, if you change to a lawn mower muffler, you may end up with melting plastic stuff under the seat. The 2 bolts are usually pretty good about coming off.

[raydhd]

One way to be sure is to soak them down a day before with liquid wrench or your favorite penetrating oil.Never had any trouble with any exhaust manifold by doing this.Can't say about a g16 but the plowman's exhaust on my g14 was a nice improvement in sound and power.

[sjfishon]

thanks all,, yea cg; i did think of the heat, prob, will just leave well enough alone''''''''''''thanks for the info